Information is good.
It clears up misunderstandings, calms fears, and promotes harmony.
I put together a pdf, a one-page handout for urban and suburban chickeners to give to their neighbors along with that goodwill basket of eggs/goodies:
It gives an overview of the reasons we love our birds and answers some of the typical questions neighbors can have about living in proximity to chickens.
We don’t necessarily think we need to canvas the neighborhood handing these out willy-nilly, possibly stirring a pot which was bubbling along just fine. But when someone has expressed curiosity this is something to give them.
Print it out and tuck it into a hospitality offering of fresh laid eggs, perhaps some garden bounty, or a home-baked treat.
It might not work miracles, but it could make a convert or two.
If you use this handout, we’d love to hear how it went!
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Such great timing!! I am part of a small group of home owners trying to change the occ&rs in our HOA to include chickens. We are writing up a set of rules for ourselves and hope to put the issue on the ballot in May. Wish us luck! Your blog has been a very valuable tool in our research. Many, many thanks!
Good idea! I wish some of my neighbors had chickens and offered me eggs and a tour! What font did you use for the handout, by the way?
You guys are so great at coming up with all these printables! One of my piano students has chickens, and is willing to trade eggs for lessons when the girls start laying again…so my husband is off the hook for a few years to build me a chicken coop in the backyard
(I’ve been sending LOADS of people to your Spring Garden Planner, btw. Love the printables you share, thank you so much!!!)
Rebecca–Thank you! I couldn’t resist–I used “cochin” font.
Eggcelent pdf page to give out !
A very good idea. Back when I had all kinds of chickens we didn’t need to seek approval from neighbors. Everyone had them. We should all be getting back to basics of living and become self sufficient as we once were as country folk. I applaud you all for your efforts and successes in your good works. Best Wishes.
My flock of hens will start as early as 6am some mornings, so I guess “late morning” is relative…. Otherwise, great handout. I agree with everything there!
I am soooo lucky to live in my own space……………
If my far away “neighbors” did hear something non-chicken-y….well then………..
’nuff said
I LOVE THE COUNTRY!
how are the goats?
Under the bird flu section “Bird flu HAD never been found…” leads me to believe that it now has. Should it say “Bird flu HAS never been found…”?
Just wonderin’. I love the handout!
n.
nancy–Thanks for pointing that out. I must have read right over that a hundred times. Think I’ve got it fixed now!
Love this, although I wish you had a hand out for people who do have roosters with info on why they are good to have. (To protect the hens and keep guard.) I’m going to take this to church with me to share! Thanks!
QH
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